Flurry Winter Roots – Festival of Traditional Music and Dance This Weekend
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Flurry “Winter Roots” Festival will offer over 100 sessions of live music and dance and take place Feb. 17-19 at the Hilton and City Center complex in Saratoga Springs.
Contra dancing will be showcased continuously throughout the weekend and a full schedule of swing and blues dance on Sunday. Winter Roots will include 18 different dance styles such as Irish, English country, waltz, balfolk, Czech, square dance, sean-nós/old style Irish, Métis and French Canadian, Zydeco, samba, Israeli, and Scottish country dancing, along with concerts, workshops, and opportunities to jam with other musicians.
Sessions range from beginner through experienced levels. Swing dance programming will take place only on Sunday, and Winter Roots will not include sessions specifically focused on family or children’s programming.
The Covid policy for Winter Roots is that attendees must document vaccination with an initial dose/series, plus one booster if first vaccinatedin 2021, and must document a negative rapid test on the day of entry. Masking is optional but encouraged. Masks will be provided, and some dances will have a mask-required line/section.
The full policy with additional details is available at www.flurryfestival.org/wintercovid-policy/.
Dress is casual and comfortable, with soft-soled shoes preferred. Adult prices range from $38-$145.
More information about ticket sales, the schedule of sessions and performers can be found at www.flurryfestival.org.